A Nation's Hope: the Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis - The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis (Paperback)
Matt de la Pena, Illustrated by Kadir NelsonThe magnificent, inspiring story of an
AMERICAN SPORTS HERO
On the eve of World War II, African-American boxer Joe Louis fought German Max Schmeling in a bout that had more at stake than just the world heavyweight title. For much of America, their fight came to represent America's war with Germany. This elegant and powerful picture book biography centers on this historic fight in which the American people came together to celebrate our nation's founding ideals.
New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book Award
Booklist Editor's Choice Best Books of 2011
School Library Journal Best Books of 2011
AMERICAN SPORTS HERO
On the eve of World War II, African-American boxer Joe Louis fought German Max Schmeling in a bout that had more at stake than just the world heavyweight title. For much of America, their fight came to represent America's war with Germany. This elegant and powerful picture book biography centers on this historic fight in which the American people came together to celebrate our nation's founding ideals.
New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book Award
Booklist Editor's Choice Best Books of 2011
School Library Journal Best Books of 2011
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The magnificent, inspiring story of an
AMERICAN SPORTS HERO
On the eve of World War II, African-American boxer Joe Louis fought German Max Schmeling in a bout that had more at stake than just the world heavyweight title. For much of America, their fight came to represent America's war with Germany. This elegant and powerful picture book biography centers on this historic fight in which the American people came together to celebrate our nation's founding ideals.
New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book Award
Booklist Editor's Choice Best Books of 2011
School Library Journal Best Books of 2011
AMERICAN SPORTS HERO
On the eve of World War II, African-American boxer Joe Louis fought German Max Schmeling in a bout that had more at stake than just the world heavyweight title. For much of America, their fight came to represent America's war with Germany. This elegant and powerful picture book biography centers on this historic fight in which the American people came together to celebrate our nation's founding ideals.
New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book Award
Booklist Editor's Choice Best Books of 2011
School Library Journal Best Books of 2011
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Imprint | Puffin |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | December 2013 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | December 2013 |
Authors | Matt de la Pena |
Illustrators | Kadir Nelson |
Dimensions | 292 x 229 x 4mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 40 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-14-751061-7 |
Barcode | 9780147510617 |
Categories | |
LSN | 0-14-751061-9 |
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